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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400
Step 2
Cook shells 12 min (package said 9 but I felt like they needed longer)
Step 3
In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella/provolone, Parmesan basil, oregano and garlic. Stir well.
Step 4
Rinse pasta with cool water
Step 5
Spray 8×8 pan with nonstick spray (I love this Rachael Ray baking dish)
Step 6
Add 1 cup marinara to bottom of pan
Step 7
Stuff shells with 2 tbsp filling per shell – use small spoon or hands
Step 8
Place each shell on top of the marinara
Step 9
Cover with aluminum foil and Bake at 400 for 20 min
Step 10
In skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter – add breadcrumbs – stir until toasty brown 1-2 min – spoon into a small bowl and set aside.
Step 11
When 5 minutes left on shells – In same skillet melt 6 Tbsp butter
Step 12
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute
Step 13
Slowly stir in half and half and both cheeses
Step 14
Stir together until all cheese are melted and sauce is smooth
Step 15
Remove shells from oven
Step 16
Spoon alfredo sauce over top and around shells
Step 17
Add a little more marinara on top
Step 18
Sprinkle bread crumbs and any extra Parmesan cheese on top
Step 19
Broil on high for 2-3 min until cheese browns slightly